Butter Converter
Translate US butter measurements into grams, cups, spoons, sticks, ounces, and blocks.
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Butter note: This uses US butter equivalents where
1 stick equals 1/2 cup or about 113 grams.
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Common Butter Equivalents
Quick references for recipes that use sticks, cups, or grams.
1 stick
113 g, 1/2 cup, 8 tbsp, or 4 oz.
1 cup
227 g, 2 sticks, 16 tbsp, or 8 oz.
250 g block
About 2.2 US sticks, 1.1 cups, or 17.6 tbsp.
Butter Converter FAQ
Common questions about butter weights and recipe measures.
How much does one stick of butter weigh?
One US stick of butter is 1/2 cup, 8 tablespoons, 4 ounces, or about 113 grams.
Can I use this for European butter blocks?
Yes. Choose 250 g blocks to convert a common European butter package into sticks, cups, tablespoons, ounces, or pounds.
Why are butter conversions useful in baking?
US recipes often use sticks or cups, while European kitchens usually measure butter by grams. Weight is more repeatable than volume.